Table of Contents
1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .......................................................................................................................................... 3
2 SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................................................................................... 4
2.1 Component Overview ........................................................................................................................................ 4
2.2 Standard System Configurations ....................................................................................................................... 6
2.2.1 Single Channel Configuration – LFS-Series ..................................................................................................................... 6
2.2.2 Multi-Channel Configuration – LFS-Series ........................................................................................................................ 6
2.3 Specifications of Sensors .................................................................................................................................. 8
2.4 Specifications of Converters .............................................................................................................................. 9
2.4.1 General Specifications ..................................................................................................................................................... 9
2.4.2 Overview of Parameter Configuration ............................................................................................................................. 10
2.5 Basic Dimensions of Main Components .......................................................................................................... 11
2.5.1 Dimensions of Sensors .................................................................................................................................................. 11
2.5.2 Dimensions of Converters .............................................................................................................................................. 12
2.5.3 Dimensions of Adaptor Cables ....................................................................................................................................... 13
3 INSTALLATION ....................................................................................................................................................... 14
3.1 Installation of Converters LFC-1C and LFC-1C-F4 .......................................................................................... 14
3.1.1 Overview and Preparation .............................................................................................................................................. 14
3.1.2 Instructions for Electrical Installation ............................................................................................................................... 15
3.1.3 Configuration of Sensor Specific Data ............................................................................................................................ 15
3.1.4 Instructions for Mechanical Installation ........................................................................................................................... 16
3.2 Installation of Converters LFC-6C and LFC-6CIO ........................................................................................... 17
3.2.1 Overview and Preparation .............................................................................................................................................. 17
3.2.2 Instructions for Electrical Installation ............................................................................................................................... 19
3.2.3 Configuration of Sensor Specific Data ............................................................................................................................ 19
3.2.4 Instructions for Mechanical Installation ........................................................................................................................... 20
3.3 Installation of Sensors ..................................................................................................................................... 21
3.3.1 Overview and Preparation .............................................................................................................................................. 21
3.3.2 Instructions for Electrical Installation ............................................................................................................................... 21
3.3.3 Instructions for Mechanical and Hydraulic Installation ..................................................................................................... 22
4 OPERATION ............................................................................................................................................................ 23
4.1 General Timing Specifications ......................................................................................................................... 23
4.1.1 Startup Time .................................................................................................................................................................. 23
4.1.2 Thermal Stability Time .................................................................................................................................................... 23
4.1.3 Zero Adjustment Activation Time .................................................................................................................................... 23
4.1.4 Automatic Zero Adjustment duration ............................................................................................................................... 23
4.2 System Operation with LFC-1C / LFC-1C-F4 .................................................................................................. 24
4.2.1 Standard Operation with PLC Interface .......................................................................................................................... 24
4.2.2 Typical Setups Using the PLC Interface ......................................................................................................................... 24
4.2.3 Operation with RS485 .................................................................................................................................................... 25
4.2.4 Standalone Operation with Display ................................................................................................................................. 25
4.2.5 Display Messages .......................................................................................................................................................... 26
4.3 System Operation with Converter LFC-6C and LFC-6CIO .............................................................................. 27
4.3.1 Standard Operation with PLC Interface (LFC-6CIO only) ................................................................................................ 27
4.3.2 Operation with RS485 .................................................................................................................................................... 27
4.3.3 Standalone Operation with Display ................................................................................................................................. 27
4.3.4 Display Messages .......................................................................................................................................................... 27
4.4 Operation with LEVIFLOW
®
Configuration Software ....................................................................................... 27
5 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE ....................................................................................................................... 28
6 TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................................................................. 29
6.1 Common Troubles ........................................................................................................................................... 29
6.2 Troubleshooting with LEVIFLOW
®
Configuration Software.............................................................................. 29
7 TECHNICAL SUPPORT .......................................................................................................................................... 29
8 APPENDIX ............................................................................................................................................................... 30
8.1 Regulatory Status ............................................................................................................................................ 30
8.1.1 CE Marking .................................................................................................................................................................... 30
8.2 Symbols and Signal Words .............................................................................................................................. 31